More Than a Caregiver: Denise Bell’s Story
In this episode of The Home Care Experience with T&A, hosts Amy Taylor and Troy Brooks welcome guest Denise Bell—former home care agency owner, skincare brand founder, and bold advocate for personal growth. From Kodak cubicles in the '80s to Grammy swag bags in 2024, Denise walks us through her transformative journey through entrepreneurship, burnout, and rediscovery.
She shares how home health taught her about the selflessness of nurses, why she left it all behind, and what it really means to prioritize your own needs in a caregiving world. Expect unfiltered real talk, emotional insight, and laughter you didn’t know you needed.
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
02:15 – Kodak beginnings and the power of customer service
06:00 – Getting into home health: family, Craig Carter, and career pivots
11:00 – Burnout in caregiving: the warning signs and what comes next
17:00 – Reinventing herself at 44: Esthetician school and Five Circle Skincare
24:00 – The psychology of self-talk and finding your voice
29:00 – Practical self-care vs. performative wellness
36:00 – Rituals, relationships, and the ice cream story
39:00 – Denise's message for overworked women and caregivers
40:00 – Outro and future topics
02:15 – Kodak beginnings and the power of customer service
06:00 – Getting into home health: family, Craig Carter, and career pivots
11:00 – Burnout in caregiving: the warning signs and what comes next
17:00 – Reinventing herself at 44: Esthetician school and Five Circle Skincare
24:00 – The psychology of self-talk and finding your voice
29:00 – Practical self-care vs. performative wellness
36:00 – Rituals, relationships, and the ice cream story
39:00 – Denise's message for overworked women and caregivers
40:00 – Outro and future topics
🎧 Listen on:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | thehomecareexperience.com
Mentioned in the Episode:
Mentioned in the Episode:
- Five Circle Skincare (Denise’s brand)
- Baldwin Beauty School, Austin
- Craig Carter and the role of cost reporting in home care
Creators and Guests
Host
Amy Taylor
Amy Taylor is the founder of Knight Home Care Financial, specializing in business development and financial solutions for the home care and hospice industries. She is an active member of the Texas Association of Home Care & Hospice and a passionate advocate for caregivers.
Host
Troy Brooks
Troy Brooks is a seasoned healthcare attorney with over 20 years of experience in regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and home care licensure. A former Assistant General Counsel for the Texas Department of Human Services, he brings deep industry insight and a sharp sense of humor to the show.
Producer
Joshua Long
Joshua Long is a feature film, commercial and new media producer with more than a decade of experience. His experience in digital content production, planning and resource management provide tremendous value to TheRiot Agency’s production capabilities. He also manages TheRiot Agency’s subsidiary, Greenlit Entertainment.
